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Cornerstone Masonry
4.5(
73
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Brick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick, Stone or Block Wall - RepairRetaining Wall - Install+4 more

Serving Amherst, TX and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Exceptional professional service! The work was done better than expected. Eddie worked with my schedule and was very mindful of keeping the area clean upon completion. Eddie went above and beyond to make sure I was satisfied with his service. Strongly recommended for all your masonry needs. Thank you, Eddie!"
Response time9 hrs
Response rate89%
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Legacy Supportworks, LLC
4.7(
40
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Concrete Foundation - RaiseConcrete Foundation - RepairFoundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / Encapsulation+2 more

Serving Amherst, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I had an excellent experience with Legacy Supportworks! From start to finish, their customer service was outstanding—friendly, professional, and always willing to answer my questions. Alex, Marshall, and Adania completed my foundation work. They were knowledgeable and efficient, and they took the time to explain every step of the process."
Closing gap due to sinking slab
Straightening the poles
Gap in walls due to sinking slab
Commercial Grade PolyLevel Foam
Transmission Poles

+17

Response time1 day
41 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Groundworks
5.0(
5
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Concrete Foundation - RaiseConcrete Foundation - RepairFoundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / Encapsulation+3 more

Serving Amherst, TX and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Groundworks is the North America's leading and fastest-growing foundation repair and water management solutions provider. Groundworks is a vertically integrated company with its own manufacturing operations and a world-class software solution, allowing us to serve our customers more effectively. From the first phone call to the annual maintenance offered, our customers have peace of mind knowing we're there with one mission to repair, protect and improve their home. For state licenses visit Groundworks.com/licensing

Basement
Basement
Basement
Basement
Concrete

+16

32 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Landers Ranch Services
5.0(
7
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Concrete Foundation - InstallFoundation Drainage - Install or Replace

Serving Amherst, TX and surrounding areas

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Customers say: Quick response

At Landers Ranch Services, we are a reputable excavation company located in Grimes County, TX. Serving the surrounding areas, we pride ourselves on delivering top-notch services to meet all our clients' excavation needs. With our skilled team and state-of-the-art equipment, we ensure efficient and reliable results for every project.

Bulkhead
Bulkhead
Bulkhead
Land clearing
Land clearing

+10

Recommended by14%of homeowners
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Jay Young Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning
4.6(
74
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Basement Drainage Channels - Install

Serving Amherst, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"The work and customer service is the best I have experienced in 17 years of home ownership. Then today, New Years Eve, my second sewer line backed up and they couldn’t get to it and they referred me to another plumber who came and saved us from backed up lines over the holidays. They are really remarkable."
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Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Mortar and thinset both serve the same purpose—tile adhesion—but have different compositions and use-cases. Thinset is heatproof and presents a wide range of possibilities due to the added polymers. Mortar is typically used for bonding stones and brick. Thinset is rarely used outside, while mortar is rarely used inside.

A fireplace is, by definition, an enclosed space where you burn wood or other fuel for the purpose of generating light and heat. A firepit burns wood and is much less expensive to build, but they aren’t technically a fireplace as it isn’t enclosed. An outdoor oven—commonly outdoor brick pizza ovens—often uses wood as fuel, but its primary purpose is to cook food, and you’d rarely just burn wood inside them for warmth or aesthetic reasons.

The cost to install or replace brick or stone siding generally ranges from $10 to $50 per square foot. The final price depends on several factors, including the specific material type, local labor rates, and any necessary preparation work, such as removing old siding. For example, different types of stone have varying costs per square foot: natural stone ($4.50–$35), stone veneer ($11–$13), faux stone ($6–$9), and cultured or manufactured stone ($5–$8).

Yes, it is normal to see some minor hairline cracks in brick or mortar over time, often due to natural foundation settling. However, not all cracks are harmless. You should be concerned and contact a masonry professional for an inspection if you notice cracks that are getting wider or longer, or if new ones keep appearing. Other serious warning signs that can indicate significant structural or foundation damage include large vertical cracks (especially those that widen as they go up), stair-step cracks, L-shaped cracks, and deep horizontal cracks. Factors like temperature changes, moisture, and structural loading can also cause cracks to form or worsen.

Cutting stone comes with a number of safety hazards. First and foremost, if you’re not comfortable with the equipment required to cut stone, including blades and grinders, you could easily injure yourself. The heavy machinery also poses a risk to your ears if you don’t wear proper ear protection; similarly, you need to wear eye protection to keep debris from irritating your eyes.

However, the biggest risk from cutting stone comes from the stone dust. When breathed in, stone dust can be a huge hazard to your lungs. Always wear a face mask when cutting stone to prevent inhaling stone dust, and thoroughly clean the work area when you are finished.

To avoid injury, we recommend hiring a stone-cutting professional, rather than attempting this job yourself.

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